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Delay in deal possible after California's chief says it isn't in state's best interests.The Indianapolis Star The hearing ocurred the day after…
Jun 10, 2004A big Arnold donor has big business with the state today... but until last night no one knew exactly how big for…
Jun 10, 2004Consumer Group Calls For Regulators & Shareholders To Quash Bonuses
Jun 9, 2004The health insurer's executives could earn a total of $356 million as part of its acquisition by Anthem.Los Angeles Times Jamie Court,…
Jun 9, 2004Associated Press "These excessive and obscene payouts to executives ultimately mean patients pay more, or business owners pay more," said Jerry Flanagan,…
Jun 9, 2004Philadelphia Inquirer FTCR, a consumer organization in California took the campaign a step further this week. It filed a lawsuit in state…
Jun 9, 2004T-Mobile, Cingular and AT&T Wireless are accused of trying to prevent customers from switching carriers.Los Angeles Times FTCR contends in its Los…
Jun 8, 2004Wall Street Journal The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights filed suit accusing AT&T Wireless Services Inc., T-Mobile USA Inc. and Cingular…
Jun 8, 2004T-Mobile, AT&T and Cingular Use Software to Disable Cell Phone Portability, Prevent Customers from Taking Phones to New Company
Jun 8, 2004In Response to Senator Boxer's Concerns Regarding Enron Tapes
Jun 7, 2004RCR Wireless News The suit, which claims the three wireless carriers violated the California Unfair Business Practices Act, seeks to halt a…
Jun 7, 2004Bill's author says it reduces red tape, but critic claims it strips away protections.Tulsa World (Oklahoma) "This 'use and file' system demonstrates…
Jun 6, 2004CRITICS SAY LEGISLATION'S LANGUAGE IS TOO BROAD TO PROTECT CONSUMERSCharlotte Observer (North Carolina) North Carolina lawmakers introduced legislation Wednesday intended to protect…
Jun 6, 2004The Montana Standard Another study by the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a Los Angeles consumer group, found those same five…
Jun 6, 2004Insurance, forgiven loans, corporate jet travel and 'gross-ups' are key features of their million-dollar packages.Los Angeles Times "I think even Caesar had…
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